COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020

Most construction halted in Washington state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday issued guidance stating that nearly all construction activities in the state must cease through April 8.

Mar 26, 2020

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

The U.S. Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 25, 2020

Stimulus bill proposes $299B for small-business interruption loans

The U.S. Senate is expected to approve a $2 trillion emergency stimulus bill to aid businesses, workers and the health care system, which is struggling to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 24, 2020

OP-ED: What matters most: pandemic presents an opportunity to reassess

In theory, practicing social distancing gives us the time and thoughtfulness to tend to those important activities that lead to the manifestation of our goals.

Mar 24, 2020

Construction training programs pause during pandemic

Union and nonunion training centers alike in the Portland-metro area have shuttered their operations in the past two weeks to avoid unnecessary face-to-face interactions.

Mar 24, 2020

Working in a state of flux

A subcontractor's employee who was working on a project at Intel's Hillsboro campus recently tested positive for COVID-19. Now many industry stakeholders are taking measures to protect their workers.

Mar 23, 2020

Oregon stay-at-home order excludes construction

An executive order issued Monday by Gov. Kate Brown requiring Oregonians to remain at home and closing many nonessential businesses stops short of bringing construction to a halt.